College of Business Announces Largest Program Support Endowment in College History

The Idaho State University College of Business is thrilled to announce a transformational planned gift of $3 million. This gift from an anonymous donor will support the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the College of Business and is the largest program support endowment in the history of the College. Program support endowments offer funding that can be used for scholarship support, student research, faculty research, program development, events, and more.

“With program support endowments, we can support student professional development events, celebrate our graduates, offer emergency scholarships to students as they navigate life challenges, and develop additional program opportunities to support student growth,” said Tara Smith, director of advising and student services.

“As an MBA alumna and former program director, I can say with certainty that these funds will absolutely transform our ability to recruit and retain students, support our MBA students on their academic and career journey, and provide opportunities for them to grow during their time here,” said Kristine McCarty, director of development for the College of Business. “This generosity will change so many lives for the better, and we are eternally grateful to this donor for considering us as part of their estate plans.” 

The MBA program at ISU began in 1973 and was the first in the state to receive AACSB accreditation. Graduates from the MBA have gone on to incredible careers in finance, banking, marketing, cybersecurity, sales, and more.

"This incredible gift will forever enhance the ISU MBA program by providing unprecedented support and opportunities for generations of students, increasing our ability to make an even larger positive impact on the economic future of our state and region," said College of Business Dean and Michael C. Ruettgers Professor of Marketing, Dr. Shane Hunt.

For more information on the MBA program, visit isu.edu/mba. To learn more about giving to ISU, visit isu.edu/give or contact Kristine McCarty at kristinemccarty@isu.edu or (208) 282-4608.